Hemorrhoid
Vascular structures in the anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control. They become pathological or piles when swollen or inflamed.
About Hemorrhoids
We all have hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are normal “cushions” of tissue filled with blood vessels, found at the end of the rectum, just inside the anus. Together with a circular muscle called the anal sphincter, they help control bowel movements.
But when people talk about “having hemorrhoids,” they usually mean a medical condition caused by enlarged hemorrhoids — often associated with symptoms such as itching, mucus discharge, or bleeding without pain. This condition is also known as “piles.”… Read more about the Hemorrhoid